Description

“Having a deep and special feeling that comes with connecting to nature has mostly been a private one for me; when I’m in solitude and away from other people. But what I’ve found is that with this practice, it’s really wonderful to share that connection we all have with nature in a group setting. It warms me to know that I’m not alone in my experience and that others are tapping into that same wonderful source.”

During our 2-3 hour walks, which are based off of Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing), You will be invited to participate in a series of sensory connection activities. A favorite invitation is closing your eyes and walking slowly down the trail with a spotter. There will be ample time for you to privately connect one on one with nature here and there is also time allotted to share your experience if you’d like with the group.

Duncan Murdoch

NATURE & FOREST THERAPY GUIDE
Duncan is a Certified Nature & Forest Therapy guide living and working in Vermont. As an interdisciplinary thinker, Duncan has accrued his experience and knowledge from improvisational and film Meisner based acting, teaching, producing original theater, painting & sculpting, horticulture, land management and music. Duncan grew up on the shores of Lake Champlain in rural Vermont where his deep connection to Nature was formed. After receiving his Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Certification from ANFT in 2015, he began his official practice in New York City guiding the first Forest Bathing groups in Central Park. He worked as a Horticulturalist for the NYC parks Department and co-created the first shinrin-yoku forested walking trail on Randall’s Island. He moved back to Vermont in 2015 and began his work with the Intervale Center growing and planting native trees and stewarding the land. He now serves on the South Burlington Natural Resource Committee and is a board member of the South Burlington Land Trust. He is part of the UVM Integrative Health Practitioner Network and frequently conducts Forest Therapy walks throughout the beautiful state with his organization, Nature Connection Guide.

Nature Connection Guide

The Everyday Guide to deepening our connection and relationship with Nature for our health and the planet's prosperity.